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The 2022 State HIT Connect Summit, will provide a unique lens on leading-edge technology innovations, for collaborative learning, and problem-solving forum on key issues, as well as numerous networking and partner development opportunities, to inform your state strategic plan moving forward.
Wednesday, April 20 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Track 3: State Health IT Governance Models in Action

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As HITECH fades and Value-Based Care rises, the need for comprehensive, accurate, and actionable clinical and administrative data is even more critical. No single entity will be able to accomplish this on its own. Success requires innovative and coordinated clinical, government, community, and payer partnerships, which can be directed effectively through a statewide governance body. The nature of state health IT governance assumes many flavors across the country. This session brings together both best practices and lessons learned from four unique state models.

Through real-world experience, our panelists will discuss how they’ve advanced statewide goals with a formalized governance structure to convene a variety of stakeholders and align priorities.

With representation from a cross-section of state Health IT governance models, the audience will hear from peers about what’s working in legislated, state-run, public-private partnerships, and organic voluntary efforts.

Presenters will share:
  • Collaborative approaches used in their states to convene key stakeholders
  • What they would do differently if starting a new program today
  • Proven strategies to achieve consensus on priority
  • Examples of successes that would not have occurred without collaborative governance efforts
  • Their goals for 2022 and beyond

Moderators
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Susan Clark

Health IT Consultant, Briljent
Susan Clark is a Health IT Consultant with Briljent, advising HIEs and State Health Agencies on strategy, funding, and policy. Susan has a 25-year career in health care that has spanned from the clinic front desk to managed care, policy, quality, IT, and health information management... Read More →

Speakers
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Katherine Lusk

Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, Texas Health Services Authority
Katherine Lusk, MHSM, RHIA, FAHIMA is the Vice President, Strategic Partnerships for the Texas Health Services Authority with a focus on cross-industry facilitation of secure electronic exchange of health information. She has long championed interoperability serving in multiple roles... Read More →
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Anne Santifer

Executive Director, Arkansas Dept of Health, Office of Health Information Technology
Anne Santifer is Director of the Office of Health Information Technology. Anne has nearly thirteen years of experience in the operations, development, and policy supporting Medicaid quality improvement programs. She is experienced in program management, value-based programs and data... Read More →
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Craig Nielson

Project Manager & Health IT Coordinator, Indiana Family & Social Services Administration
Craig Nielsen is the Health Information Technology Coordinator for the Indiana Family and SocialServices Administration where he manages the Promoting Interoperability program as well as HealthInformation Exchange connection, Interoperability and Patient Access, and Medicaid InformationTechnology... Read More →
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TJ Youngquist

Assistant Deputy Director for Policy, Planning, and Operational Support, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
TJ Youngquist (he/his) is the Assistant Deputy Director for the Policy, Planning, and Operational Support (PPOS) Administration in the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). In this role, he assists in the facilitation of department health IT, data interoperability... Read More →


Wednesday April 20, 2022 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
SECOND FLOOR | KEY BALLROOM 4